Other suspects named in the petition are: Ochi Anthony, Mboutidem Isaac Tevest, Kelvin Chika
By First Baba Isa
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Published on August 19, 2026
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2 min read
Below are the facts regarding the case against Denis Odama, businessman from Cross River State arrested, detained and remanded for allegedly bullying Governor Bassey Otu on social media.
Date of Petition: 5th August, 2026
Solicitors: CORE LEGAL, Barristers & Solicitors, Calabar
Their Clients are:
- Barr. (Dr) Ekpenyong Akiba – Special Adviser to Governor of CRS on General Duties
- Hon. Pius Ankpo – Honorable Commissioner for Works, CRS
Both are representatives of the Government of Cross River State
- SUSPECT NAMED:
Denis Odama Ajor
Other suspects named in the petition are: Ochi Anthony, Mboutidem Isaac Tevest, Kelvin Chika.
- ALLEGED OFFENSES
The suspect was accused of: - Cyberbullying – Contrary to Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015
- Criminal Defamation of Character – Contrary to Sections 373 – 375 of the Criminal Code Act
- Sedition – Contrary to Sections 50 and 51 of the Criminal Code Act
- Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace – Contrary to Section 249 of the Criminal Code Act
- SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT AGAINST HIM
- The suspect
Is self-acclaimed content creator on Facebook. - A few weeks and months ago. He published visual posts on his Facebook pages and that of the Governor.
- The content is alleged to be infamous, grossly offensive, false, annoying and injurious statements against the Government of Cross River State.
- The posts specifically target top government officials and are aimed at inciting the public against the Government of Cross River State.
- The posts he made have numerous views and are still circulating one week after publication.
EVIDENCE:
Pictorial/Visual evidence of the offending Facebook posts was made. Purported evidence attached.
